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Manx Utilities crews helping to restore power in Cumbria

Fri, 03 Dec 2021

Crews from the Isle of Man are assisting with restoring electricity supplies in the North of England.

It follows devastation caused by Storm Arwen last weekend.

Two Overhead Line crews and an Engineer from Manx Utilities left the Island last weekend on the overnight ferry and set to work immediately, following induction protocols allowing them to work on the local power network. 

The Manx Utilities’ team have been working through the night and for long hours in difficult conditions to restore power to many homes in the Cumbria area.

Chair of Manx Utilities, Rob Callister MHK said, “I am extremely proud of the quick response provided by the Manx Utilities team and their work in extremely difficult conditions, to support those devastated by Storm Arwen.  I am aware our teams have been given some of the more difficult restoration tasks involved, due to their expertise and willingness to go above and beyond the call of duty.  I thank them for their efforts and wish them a safe trip home for some much deserved rest.”

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